POLITICS
RJPN factions clash over candidacy row in Province 2
RJPN factions clash over candidacy row in Province 2
BIRGUNJ, August 26: RJPN leaders admit there os polarization within the party.
Aug 26, 2017
ECONOMY
Prices of essentials shoot up in eastern region
Prices of essentials shoot up in eastern region
ILAM, August 26: The ongoing Gorkhaland movement in Darjeeling of India has triggered inflation in the Nepali markets in the eastern region bordering India. The rate of everyday necessities such as rice, pulses and oil has soared up, locals informed. Indian consumers have been carrying goods from th...
Aug 26, 2017
SOCIETY
NC raises Rs 10.69m for flood victims
NC raises Rs 10.69m for flood victims
KATHMANDU, August 26: Nepali Congress (NC) has raised Rs 10.69 million for the relief of victims of the recent floods and landslides.
Aug 26, 2017
POLITICS
Is Naya Shakti a spent force?
Is Naya Shakti a spent force?
KATHMANDU, August 26: Former Maoist leader and ex-prime minister Baburam Bhattarai’s dream of establishing a new political force in the country has weakened within just two years of the formation of his Naya Shakti party.
Aug 26, 2017
POLITICS
New complaint filed at House panel against Sajha GM
New complaint filed at House panel against Sajha GM
KATHMANDU, August 26: When Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Parliament has geared up investigation into irregularities of Sajha Prakashan, yet another complaint about the irregularities has been filed at the parliamentary committee on Friday.
Aug 26, 2017
SOCIETY
Bhittamod- Jaleshwor-Janakpur road reopens after 13 days
Bhittamod- Jaleshwor-Janakpur road reopens after 13 days
MAHOTTARI, August 26: After an obstruction due to floods for 13 days, transport services along the Jaleshwar-Janakpur-Bhittamod road section resumed Friday.
Aug 26, 2017
POLITICS
Oli, Dahal rap Deuba's assurance on fresh amendment bill
Oli, Dahal rap Deuba's assurance on fresh amendment bill
KATHMANDU, August 26: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba's assurance to India that the ruling parties in Nepal would introduce a fresh constitution amendment bill in parliament has drawn flak not only from the main opposition CPN-UML but also from his own coalition partner, CPN (Maoist Center).
Aug 26, 2017
SOCIETY
Nepali youth accused of assisting Gorkhaland movement released on general date
Nepali youth accused of assisting Gorkhaland movement releas...
ILAM, August 26: Indian police have released a Nepali youth after 19 days in prison on condition that he would appear before the court on August 31.
Aug 26, 2017
POLITICS
Clashes erupt within RJPN due to candidacy row
Clashes erupt within RJPN due to candidacy row
BIRGUNJ, August 26: Ahead of the third round of local elections, leaders of Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) have been divided into two factions and clashes have ensued among themselves over the selection of mayoral candidates.
Aug 26, 2017
POLITICS
EC wants poll laws without delay
EC wants poll laws without delay
KATHMANDU, August 26: Concerned over the delay in promulgating electoral laws, the Election Commission (EC) has asked the government to clear legal hurdles for the upcoming provincial and parliamentary elections without further delay.
Aug 26, 2017